Operating InstructionsDiscover the benefits of registering your product online at http://www.pioneer.co.uk (or http://www.pioneer.eu)DVR-560HX-KDVR-56
Before you start0110En•Sampling rates (MP3/WMA): 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz•Bit-rates: Any (128 kbps or higher recommended)•Variable bit-rate (VBR) WM
Copying and backup11100EnChapter 11Copying and backupIntroductionUse the copying features of this recorder to:•Back up important recordings stored on
Copying and backup101En11HDD to DVD copies are made in the same recording mode. When copying DVD to HDD, the copy is made in whatever recording mode i
Copying and backup11102En• Thumbnail picture markers and chapter markers for the Disc Navigator are copied, but their position in the copy may be slig
Copying and backup103En11Depending on the title1, high-speed copying may not be possible to DVDs.6 Display the command menu panel.7 Select ‘Next’ to
Copying and backup11104En10 Select ‘Next’ to proceed.There are several options available from the next screen:• Select Recording Mode if you want to
Copying and backup105En115 Select ‘Next’ from the command menu panel to proceed to the title edit screen.6 Select a title to edit.A menu appears of
Copying and backup11106En3 Select a bilingual audio option.Using disc backup* See also Copyright on page 100.This feature offers a simple way to make
Copying and backup107En117 Select ‘Start’ to start writing the backed-up data to the blank disc.• To see the progress of the backup, press DISPLAY.• Y
Playing and copying DivX files (PC VIDEO)12108EnChapter 12Playing and copying DivX files (PC VIDEO)The PC VIDEO function is used to play DivX files re
Playing and copying DivX files (PC VIDEO)109En12•For a description of operations during playback, see Playing DivX video files on page 78.Changing the
Before you start11En01Some DivX VOD content may only be playable a fixed number of times. When you load a disc containing this type of DivX VOD conten
Playing and copying DivX files (PC VIDEO)12110EnEditing files on the HDDErasing a title or folder1 Select the title or folder you want to erase.•Eras
Playing and copying music (Jukebox)111En13Chapter 13Playing and copying music (Jukebox)The Jukebox feature allows you to use the recorder’s HDD to sto
Playing and copying music (Jukebox)13112En• When a folder of WMA/MP3 files is selected, you can copy only the files contained in the folder by using ’
Playing and copying music (Jukebox)113En134 Select ‘Acquire Track Name’ from the command menu panel.Playing music from the JukeboxYou can select arti
Playing and copying music (Jukebox)13114En•For a description of operations during playback, see Playing Audio CDs and WMA/MP3 discs on page 77.Playing
Playing and copying music (Jukebox)115En13Changing the display style of the Jukebox1 Select an artist/album you want to change the display for.2 Dis
Playing and copying music (Jukebox)13116EnEditing the HDD JukeboxA number of commands are available for editing and changing the playback behavior of
Playing and copying photos (PhotoViewer)117En14Chapter 14Playing and copying photos (PhotoViewer)From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and pic
Playing and copying photos (PhotoViewer)14118En•Press PREV or NEXT to change the page.• You can change folders via the / buttons.• If you encoun
Playing and copying photos (PhotoViewer)119En143 Display the command menu panel.4 Select ‘Start Slideshow’ or ‘Start Audio Slideshow’.When Start Aud
Before you start0112EnBased around the MPEG-2 coding system, these open standards ensure that compliant systems are able to work together, independent
Playing and copying photos (PhotoViewer)14120EnCreating photo moviesUse this procedure to create photo movies combining the photos and music recorded
Playing and copying photos (PhotoViewer)121En142 Select a file to import.•To import multiple files, use the Multi-Mode; see Selecting multiple files
Playing and copying photos (PhotoViewer)14122En•After backing up the pictures in your digital camera to DVD, we recommend verifying that they have bee
Playing and copying photos (PhotoViewer)123En14•There can be up to 999 folders on the HDD.Erasing a file or folder1 Select the file(s) or folder(s) y
Playing and copying photos (PhotoViewer)14124En4 Enter a new name for the file/folder.File names or Folder names can be up to 64 characters long.See U
Copying files from a PC (Connect PC)125En15Chapter 15Copying files from a PC (Connect PC)When the recorder is connected to a PC using the USB port, WM
Copying files from a PC (Connect PC)15126EnThis begins the synchronization process. When finished, the message ‘Synchronized to Device’ is displayed i
Copying files from a PC (Connect PC)127En15Copying JPEG and DivX filesFrom the PC:1. Open Windows Explorer.2. Select the folder containing the files t
The Disc Setup menu16128EnChapter 16The Disc Setup menuFrom the Disc Setup menu you can name discs, lock the contents to prevent accidental recording
The Disc Setup menu129En16Initialize settings You can initialize a recordable DVD-R/-RW disc for either VR mode or Video mode recording.The first t
Before you start13En01Symbols used in this manualThe following icons are provided to help you quickly identify which instructions you need for which k
The Disc Setup menu16130En1 Display the Home Menu.2 Select ‘Setup’ > ‘Disc Setup’.3 Select ‘Optimize HDD’ then ‘Start’.A progress bar indicates
The Video Adjust menu131En17Chapter 17The Video Adjust menuUsing the Video Adjust menu you can set up the picture quality for the built-in tuner and e
The Video Adjust menu17132En• PureCinema – This setting optimizes the picture for film material when the video output is set to progressive. Usually s
The Video Adjust menu133En173 Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust.You can adjust the following settings:• Prog. Motion – Adjusts th
The Initial Setup menu18134EnChapter 18The Initial Setup menuUsing the Initial Setup menuThe Initial Setup menu is where you can set various recorder
The Initial Setup menu135En18Setup NavigatorStart Select to start the Setup Navigator. See also Switching on and setting up on page 32.Digital TunerRe
The Initial Setup menu18136EnSignal Check Next Screen Use this screen to check the signal level and quality of digital channels. Use the / buttons t
The Initial Setup menu137En18Manual CH SettingNext Screen Proceed to the next screen if you need to adjust any of the settings made by auto tuning. Se
The Initial Setup menu18138EnAV1 Out Video • Sets the AV1 (RGB)-TV SCART output to standard composite video (compatible with all TVs).S-Video Sets the
The Initial Setup menu139En18Bilingual RecordingA/L • Record the left (A) channel of a bilingual source when recording to HDD with HDD Recording Forma
Connections0214EnChapter 2ConnectionsRear panel connections1 ANTENNA IN (RF IN)/OUTConnect your TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack. The signal
The Initial Setup menu18140EnLanguageOSD LanguageEnglish • Sets the language of the on-screen displays to English.available languagesChoose from the l
The Initial Setup menu141En18DVD Menu Languagew/Subtitle Language •Sets the language of DVD-Video menus to the same as that set for the subtitle langu
The Initial Setup menu18142EnSet Thumbnail 0 seconds • Sets the default thumbnail picture in the Disc Navigator to the first frame of the title.30 sec
The Initial Setup menu143En18PlaybackTV Screen Size 4:3 (Letter Box)Select if you have a standard 4:3 TV and prefer the letter box format presentation
The Initial Setup menu18144EnHDMI Output (only available when an HDMI device is connected)Screen Resolution1920 x 1080p Constant 1920 x 1080p output.1
The Initial Setup menu145En18HDMI Control On • Enables the HDMI Control function. Select this option when connected to an HDMI Control-compatible Pion
The Initial Setup menu18146EnOptions 2USB Restart USB DeviceIf the connected USB device does not respond to the recorder, try using this option to res
The Initial Setup menu147En18Selecting other languages for language options1 Select ‘Other’ from the language list.This option appears in the setting
The Initial Setup menu18148En4 Select ‘Setup’ > ‘Initial Setup’ > ‘Option2’ > ‘Gracenote Database’ > ‘Database Update’.5 Select ‘Yes’ to
Additional information149En19Chapter 19Additional informationSetting up the remote to control your TVYou can use the supplied remote to control your T
Connections15En0212 AC IN – Power inletConnect to a power outlet using the supplied power cable after making all other connections.Front panel connect
Additional information19150EnGOLDSTAR 10, 23, 21, 02, 07, 50GOODMANS 07, 39, 47, 48, 56GORENJE 38GPM 41GRAETZ 31, 42GRANADA 07, 35, 42, 43, 48GRADIENT
Additional information151En19Minimum copying timesThe table below shows the minimum HDD to DVD copying time for one hour of video.Please note that not
Additional information19152EnManual recording modesThe table below shows the approximate recording times for different DVD types in each manual record
Additional information153En19• Levels separated by a bold line show where there is a noticeable change in picture quality.• Audio recording in all man
Additional information19154EnNo picture • Check that everything is connected properly (page 14).• Check that the connected TV and/or the AV amp/receiv
Additional information155En19Audio/subtitle language cannot be changed• Note that audio and subtitle languages cannot be changed during the recording
Additional information19156EnTimer programme doesn’t record successfully• When setting the recording channel, make sure you set the recorder’s built-i
Additional information157En19The device connected to the USB port is not recognized• Check that the device is compatible with this recorder (page 24).
Additional information19158EnHDMIProblem RemedyThe connected HDMI or DVI device does not display any picture (and the front panel HDMI indicator does
Additional information159En19If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect the power plug from
Connections0216EnWe strongly recommend using an outdoor antenna for better broadcast picture quality.If, however, you want to use an indoor antenna, u
Additional information19160EnIf the picture freezes and the front panel and remote control buttons stop working•Press (Stop) then try restarting pla
Additional information161En19• Cannot record to a disc that is not CPRM compatible.• Cannot record this content using Video mode recording.• This vide
Additional information19162En• The Hard Disk Drive info is incorrect. Use the Disc Setup menu to reinitialize. As the HDD info cannot be properly read
Additional information163En19Front panel displaysThe table below shows a list of error messages that you may encounter when using the recorder and an
Additional information19164EnLanguage code listLanguage (Language code letter), Language codeCountry/Area code listCountry/Area, Country/Area code, Co
Additional information165En19Screen sizes and disc formatsWhen viewing on a standard TV or monitorScreen format of disc Setting Appearance16:9 4:3 (Le
Additional information19166EnHandling discsWhen holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface
Additional information167En19Hints on installationWe want you to enjoy using this unit for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points
Additional information19168EnSpecificationsGeneralPower requirements . . . . . 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 HzPower consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional information169En19Input/OutputAntenna . . . . 75 Ω IEC 169-2 connector for VHF/UHF in/out (analog) . . . . .75 Ω IEC 169-2 connector for VH
Connections17En02Using other types of audio/video outputIf you can’t use the SCART AV connector to connect your TV to this recorder, there are standar
Additional information19170EnDVR560HX_WV_EN.book 170 ページ 2008年2月22日 金曜日 午後7時26分
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Additional information19172EnFollow the instructions for ‘Replace Channels’ (page 135).19 Additional_Information.fm 172 ページ 2008年2月22日 金曜日 午後8時10分
Additional information173En19Microsoft product screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.Music recognition technology and rela
Operating InstructionsDiscover the benefits of registering your product online at http://www.pioneer.co.uk (or http://www.pioneer.eu)DVR-560HX-KDVR-56
Connections0218EnConnecting to a cable box or satellite receiverIf you have a cable box or satellite receiver with a built-in decoder, connect it to t
Connections19En02Position the IR transmitter end of the G-LINK™ cable so that the IR receiver on your cable/satellite receiver will pick up the contro
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After
Connections0220EnConnecting an external decoder box (2)If you only have a decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown on this page.1Usin
Connections21En021 Connect your TV antenna to the recorder and TV.See Connecting a TV antenna on page 15 for details.This enables you to watch and rec
Connections0222Enchange them, or connect a new HDMI component. Important• An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible
Connections23En02 Important• The KURO LINK function name used on the web and in catalogues is referred to as HDMI Control in the operating instruction
Connections0224EnConnecting a DV camcorderYou can connect a DV camcorder or DVD recorder with DV output to the front panel DV IN jack. Important•This
Connections25En02JPEG file storage devices• Digital still camera•Memory card reader (any type of memory card)•USB memory• PC (Use Connect PC function)
Controls and displays0326EnChapter 3Controls and displaysFront panel1 HDD indicatorLights when the hard disk (HDD) is selected.2 HDD/DVDPress to switc
Controls and displays27En03INPUT SELECTPress to change the input used for recording.A.TV/D.TVSwitches between analog TV antenna input and digital TV a
Controls and displays0328EnDisplay1 Lights during playback; blinks when playback is paused.2 Lights when copying.3 Lights during recording; blinks
Controls and displays29En03Remote control1 STANDBY/ONPress to switch the recorder on/into standby.2 TV CONTROL buttons (page 149)After setting up, u
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Controls and displays0330En8 DISC NAVIGATOR (pages 79, 91)/TOP MENU (page 76)Press to display the Disc Navigator screen, or the top menu if a DVD-Vide
Controls and displays31En03REC MODE (page 65)Press repeatedly to change the recording mode (picture quality).ONE TOUCH COPY (page 100)Press to start O
Getting started0432EnChapter 4Getting startedSwitching on and setting upWhen you switch the recorder on for the first time, you can make several basic
Getting started33En04•The country setting will apply to both the digital and analog TV tuners.• The clock will also be set automatically here if D.TV
Getting started0434En• Manual clock settingIf no stations in your area are broadcasting time signals, you can set the clock manually.Use the / butto
Getting started35En04For users receiving digital broadcast servicesThis unit can set its internal clock automatically from digital broadcasts. However
Getting started0436En3 Enter your postal code.The system uses your postal code to identify which TV listings data is correct for the area in which
Getting started37En04A If you are not using an external receiver, this recorder will automatically scan all channels for the Host Channel:• Leave the
Getting started0438EnChecking the downloaded data the following day1 Display the GUIDE Plus+ screen.You should see a grid filled with channel logos a
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide39En05Chapter 5Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guideThis chapter is only applicable if th
014EnContents01 Before you startWhat’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Putting the batteries in the remote control. . . . . . . . .
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide0540En5 Menu bar – Gives access to the various areas of the GUIDE Plus+ system.6Grid – Shows TV listi
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide41En05Lock/Unlock video windowWhen you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system, the channel you were watching re
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide0542En•Tune to a programme that’s currently showing1•Set a programme to record•Lock or unlock the vid
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide43En05Using My Choice keywords for a searchIn addition to the standard categories, you can also set y
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide0544En3 To add a channel to your profile, press the YELLOW Action button.Select a channel from the mo
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide45En05Editing a scheduled recordingYou can edit any parameter in a scheduled recording, or delete it
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide0546En7 Press the GREEN Action button (Frequency) to change the recording frequency.Select from the v
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide47En05Deleting a scheduled recording1 Highlight the left tile of a scheduled recording.2 Press the RE
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide0548En3 Use the number and /// buttons to enter the recording date, then press the GREEN Action b
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide49En05Changing the source and programme number1 Select ‘Editor’ from the Menu bar.2 Highlight the rig
5EnDisplaying and switching subtitles . . . . . 83Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks. . . 83Switching audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Switchi
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide0550EnManual Host Channel setupThe GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically identify your Host Channel a
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide51En05Switch this recorder into standby. The next morning, please perform the GUIDE Plus+ setup again
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide0552En• I used the One-Button-Record feature (RED Action button) to set a recording, but I recorded t
Using the digital electronic programme guide53En06Chapter 6Using the digital electronic programme guideThis chapter is only applicable if the EPG Type
Using the digital electronic programme guide0654EnUsing the Digital EPGUsing the Digital EPG you can check the schedule of digital TV programmes, view
Using the digital electronic programme guide55En063 Enter the timer recording settings.Use the / buttons to select a field; use the / buttons to c
Using the digital electronic programme guide0656EnEPG Link1 (UK only) – Choose whether or not to have this device automatically record scheduled progr
Using the digital electronic programme guide57En063 Press then select ‘Modify’ from the command menu panel.Alternatively, press ENTER.The Timer Pro
Using the digital electronic programme guide0658EnDeleting a timer programmeYou can delete timer programmes you no longer need.1 Press TIMER REC.2 H
Using the digital electronic programme guide59En062 Highlight the timer programme you want to search.3 Press then select ‘Recommendation Search’ f
Before you start016EnChapter 1Before you startWhat’s in the boxPlease confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it;• Remote
Recording0760EnChapter 7RecordingAbout DVD recordingThis recorder can record to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL media.DVD
Recording61En07disc, or the disc itself, may become unusable. In this case, try re-initializing the disc (DVD-RW only), or use a new disc. Pioneer is
Recording0762Enon the LPCM setting, use the Bilingual Recording setting (page 139) to select the A/L or B/R audio channel to record before recording s
Recording63En07For example, to select channel 4 (digital channel D004), press 4 then ENTER; for channel 34 (digital channel D034), press 3, 4, ENTER.1
Recording0764EnUsing the MHEG application(UK only)Some stations bring you programmes with the MHEG (Multimedia and Hypermedia Expert Group) applicatio
Recording65En07Switching between TV and DVDWhen the recorder is stopped or recording you can choose whether to have the audio/video from the built-in
Recording0766EnBasic recording from the TV Basic recording from the TV involves just setting the channel to record, choosing whether to record to
Recording67En078 Press to stop recording.• If you set the recording time in the previous step, you can still stop the recording anytime by pressing F
Recording0768EnUsing the recorder’s internal tuner for Pause Live TVIf you haven’t connected to your TV using a SCART cable (or your TV is not compati
Recording69En07About timer recordings Using the timer recording features you can program up to 32 timer recordings up to a month in advance. Timer
Before you start7En01• You can control this recorder using the remote sensor of another Pioneer component via the CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel. S
Recording0770En•VPS/PDC may not work with all broadcast stations in your country/area. Check with the stations for compatibility.• The hours between 3
Recording71En07• What happens when two or more timer programmes overlap?Basically, the programme with the earlier recording start time has priority. H
Recording0772EnCheck that the Audio In settings for External Audio and Bilingual Recording are as you want them (see Audio In on page 138).•If the asp
Recording73En07edited on this recorder even after finalizing.• DVD-R DL (Video mode) discs and DVD+R DL discs must be finalized in order to play in ot
Recording0774EnDVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can also be initialized in order to erase the contents of the disc. Important• Initializing a DVD-RW, DVD+RW o
Playback75En08Chapter 8PlaybackIntroductionMost of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the cur
Playback0876EnPlaying DVD discsThe table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs.Playing from the HDDThe table
Playback77En08Playing Audio CDs and WMA/MP3 discs The table below shows the basic playback controls for Audio CDs1, and WMA/MP3 files.Playing Video CD
Playback0878EnPlaying DivX video filesThe table below shows the basic playback controls for DivX video files.During playback, enter a track number the
Playback79En08Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a discUse the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc and start playback.Usin
Before you start018EnHDD/DVD Recording and playback compatibilityThis recorder can play and record all widely-used DVD disc types, and additionally pr
Playback0880EnUsing the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs 1 Select DVD.2 Display the Home Menu.3 Select ‘Disc Navigator’.Alternatively, for
Playback81En083 Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speed.One of four slow motion play speeds can be selected during playback.The current play
Playback0882EnA-B Repeat The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track or title that form a loop which is pl
Playback83En08After pressing ENTER to add the title/chapter/album/track, the step number automatically moves down one.•To insert a step into the progr
Playback0884EnCheck the disc packaging for details of the soundtrack options.• Change the audio soundtrack.The current audio language is shown on-scr
Playback85En08Displaying disc information on-screenYou can display various on-screen information about the disc loaded or the HDD.• Display/change th
Playing and recording from a DV/HDD camcorder0986EnChapter 9Playing and recording from a DV/HDD camcorderYou can also play back and record video from
Playing and recording from a DV/HDD camcorder87En09 Important•Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this recorder’s remote.•For best r esults whe
Playing and recording from a DV/HDD camcorder0988En3 From the Initial Setup menu, check that the DV audio input is setup as you require.See DV Input o
Playing and recording from a DV/HDD camcorder89En09• Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 kHz or 48 kHz (not 44.1 kHz).•Picture disturbance in t
Before you start9En01Using DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discsDVD-R DL (Dual-Layer) and DVD+R DL (Double-Layer) discs contain two recordable layers on a single si
Editing1090EnChapter 10EditingEditing optionsThe table below shows which commands you can use with the HDD and different disc types.*1 DVD-R/-RW onlyH
Editing91En10The Disc Navigator screenThe Disc Navigator screen is where you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and DVD-R/-RW (VR mode)
Editing1092EnHDD genresThe large capacity of the HDD means that there may be many hours of video in the recorder. To help you organize your HDD video
Editing93En10 Tip•You can erase a title quickly by pressing CLEAR when the title is highlighted. Confirm the edit by pressing ENTER.Title Name Y
Editing1094EnUsing a USB keyboard to enter a nameUsing a USB keyboard connected to this recorder makes entering names very quick and convenient.1 When
Editing95En103 HDD only: Select the type of edit.•For more information about these options, see Editing accuracy on page 91.4 Highlight ‘From’ then us
Editing1096EnChapter Edit When editing a VR mode DVD or video on the HDD you can edit individual chapters within a title, with commands for erasing,
Editing97En10Set GenreUse this command to assign a genre to a title.1 Highlight the title you want to assign a genre to.2 Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Set Ge
Editing1098En1 Highlight the title you want to combine.This title will remain in the same place after combining with another title.2 Select ‘Edit’
Editing99En103 Select the command that you want applied to all the marked titles.For example, select Erase to erase all the marked titles.Once the co
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